To cultivate an environment where all are provided the tools and opportunity to thrive—knowing they are included, valued, and understood.
Mission:
United, we are Moore. Diversity of culture, talent, and thought is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to fostering a workplace reflective of the communities we serve—one where employees feel empowered and encouraged to bring their authentic selves every day. Together, we will build an inclusive environment for all members of the Benjamin Moore community through equitable practices, transparency, and partnership.
Over the past year, we’ve continued to build an even more inclusive workplace for employees. Recognizing our people managers are at the forefront of nurturing this environment, we focused on providing tools and resources to support our frontline managers—from people manager–specific content to training and workshops to drive open feedback and communication.
In 2023, we distributed a DE&I employee engagement survey, which had an 89% participation rate. We saw increased representation reported across our organization from people of color and employees self-identifying as living with a disability or as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. This demonstrates to us that our commitment to inclusion and belonging allows our employees to share their identities and perspectives and feel safe as their authentic selves. Survey results will influence our 2024 strategy.
Additional 2023 highlights:
- Promoted benefits of interest to women and those in the LGBTQIA+ community
- Launched three new Business Resource Groups
- Increased Business Resource Group membership by 20%
Multi-Generational Talent
Our employees represent a cross section of generations, bringing diverse thoughts, experiences, and enthusiasm for the brand and reaffirming our belief that culture, talent, and varying perspectives are critical to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. The workforce is changing, and those changes are reflected in our population.
Business Resource Groups (BRG)
Our BRGs have become a key component of our inclusion and belonging efforts and a driver of employee engagement across the organization. In 2023, three additional BRGs were added to our roster of groups; they represent the AAPI community, Black employee population, and veterans. Membership increased by 20%, and event attendance saw steady retention throughout the year.- B.E.A.T. (Black Employees and Allies Together):
Dedicated to fostering a more inclusive experience for the Black community by creating a workplace of understanding, compassion, and allyship for all employees. - Diversity Advocacy Group (DAG):
Committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace with diverse representation and equity across the organization. - eAst (Elevating Asian Societies Together):
Dedicated to empowering the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, elevating each voice, celebrating our cultural differences, and strengthening the employee experience. - Las RAÍCES:
Provides a supportive environment for the Hispanic/Latinx community, offering opportunities for professional growth, insight into our market segment for business growth, and celebrations of cultural diversity. - NextGen:
Aims to inspire and transform our multigenerational workplace through a culture of respect, understanding, and communication. - PRISM:
Brings together the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to create a safe and inclusive space where everyone belongs and can be their authentic self. - Women’s Empowerment Alliance (WEA):
Committed to building a workplace where all women—regardless of age, race, or position—feel valued, seen, and supported. - VALOR (Veterans and Allies Leveraging Our Resources):
Military veterans, service members, spouses, and allies who support and encourage one another through shared experiences, outward engagement, career development, professional growth, veteran recruitment, and retention.
BRGs bring together more than 200 members of underrepresented groups and their allies around shared objectives, interests, and experiences, as well as provide insight and perspective to help the company attract and develop the best talent, inspire innovation, and enhance Benjamin Moore’s presence in the marketplace.
